property development

Global foreign direct investment rose 6% to US$1.6 trillion in 2025, but Caribbean small island developing states saw inflows fall by 2% to approximately US$7 billion. Jamaica bucked the regional trend with increased investment — but the findings of the 2026 Sustainable Development Report underscore how much ground the region must cover.

A new 34-unit apartment project in Montego Bay reflects the growing residential developer interest in St James as the city’s economy continues to expand beyond tourism.